Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

     Movies enter us into a fantasy land. They allow us to see and interact with another persons life. We come to know them  and might even consider them to be our friends depending on how we relate to them. One of the most fascinating aspects of watching a movie is to see how the characters change. As a critic once said, we go to the movies in order to see people change. Many movies center on the character whose life has gone to peices because of bad decisions he has made. We cannot wait to see him find redemption, and as we which him do acts of goodness that were once foreign to him, our hearts are moved.

     One of the great aspects, then, about movies is that it is a reminder that people can and do change. It is easy to forget that in our everyday lives. We even use expressions that suggest that some people are beyond change. “Oh that’s just so-and-so,” we say at their inappropriate behavior. No sense in trying to change them, because it just will not happen. While that may be true about other people at times, we can never forget that we always possess the ability to change in ourselves.

     Changing is a matter of the mind. If we have the will and the determination, along with the help of our Lord, we will find that we can truly change even the most ingrained habits. It is not easy, nor should we expect over night success in all cases. But we can be assured that we can change. Paul would not tell the Romans to change if it were not possible. As hard as it may be, do not forget the incredibly power of change within you.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.